Monday, 19 December 2011

Instant Mincemeat Recipe

I've posted this recipe before  .. but it so good I'm posting it again ! 


Christmas week I seem to rush about like my hair os on fire I often realise too late that I haven't made mince meat. This recipe is so quick and simple to make - it's happiness a pot as fa as I am concerned. Packed full of orange, spices and fruit - it tastes fantastic and what's more a jar in the fridge makes a super emergency gift - and you know you need that peace of mind of having one stashed - just in case!




Makes 2 x 440ml Jars
Preparation 10 minutes
Cooking 20 minutes
170 ml Orange and Cinnamon Brandy (or just brandy )
200g soft brown sugar
170g dried cherries/ blueberries or mixture
300g Fresh Cranberries
200g of currents and raisins
30g peeled very finely grated fresh ginger
2 tsp mixed spice
juice and zest of 2 medium oranges
a Vanilla pod cut into 4 pieces


1 Add the sugar and brandy into a large pan and warm gently. Add the fresh cranberries and cook gently for about 3 minutes. Stir well.
2 Tip the Dried fruit, ginger, mixed spice, orange juice and zest and vanilla and stir well. Cover and simmer very gently for about 15 minutes, stirring and checking occasionally.
3 Spoon into clean jars and store in the fridge. This keeps happily for up to 2 weeks.
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5 comments:

  1. Magnolia Verandah19 December 2011 at 11:53

    Just about to make my "best ever"mince pies tonight and then I spot your great little video on making mincemeat. "Too late" she cried no time left now I am madly trying to cram too many things in before the big day - but have popped this in the memory banks for next year. I bet the smell was heavenly!

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  2. Choclette19 December 2011 at 19:29

    Great new look Vanessa. Home made mincemeat is a revelation. I made the nicest mince pies I think I've ever eaten this weekend with my chocolate mincemeat. Your cranberry sounds gorgeous too.

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  3. Jennifer19 December 2011 at 21:10

    That mincemeat could be the one for my pies tomorrow. Love the new look of your blog. Can't remember if I commented before but I love your door wreath.

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  4. Laura@howtocookgoodfood19 December 2011 at 23:54

    Really love the new look Blog, and I must give your instant mincemeat recipe a try as I still have a cupboard full of dried fruits to use up! X

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  5. Anonymous20 December 2011 at 04:44

    Sounds gorgeous. LOVE the new look (although a strange sound! - not sure where it comes from :))
    Have a wonderful Christmas with your lovely family and can't wait to see what 2012 brings.

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